Sunderland manager Gus Poyet angrily clashed with Hull City counterpart Steve Bruce after being sent off during a stormy 1-1 Premier League draw between the teams on Tuesday. After Senegalese striker Dame N'Doye had put Hull ahead in the 15th minute at the KC Stadium, Poyet was sent to the stands for protesting about referee …

By Sam Holden LONDON (Reuters) - A last-gasp Christian Benteke penalty handed Tim Sherwood his first win as Aston Villa manager and lifted his side out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 2-1 home victory against West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday. Sadio Mane struck late to rejuvenate Southampton's fading battle …

Christian Benteke scored a nerveless stoppage-time penalty as Aston Villa edged West Bromwich Albion 2-1 on Tuesday to earn new manager Tim Sherwood a precious first Premier League victory. Sherwood, who succeeded the sacked Paul Lambert last month, celebrated jubilantly at the final whistle after what could prove a turning …

Southampton climbed to fifth in the Premier League after Sadio Mane's late strike clinched a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace on Tuesday. Senegal winger Mane netted with seven minutes remaining at St Mary's to move Ronald Koeman's side above Liverpool and to within one point of fourth placed Manchester United, who play their …

By Daniela Desantis ASUNCION (Reuters) - The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) will support Sepp Blatter’s re-election as FIFA president in May, a CONMEBOL source told Reuters on Tuesday. Blatter, who has headed FIFA since 1998, flew into Asuncion on Tuesday on the eve of CONMEBOL’s congress that will hand …

Christian Benteke's penalty in time added on ended a run of seven successive defeats for Aston Villa as they emerged 2-1 winners over West Brom in their Premier League clash on Tuesday. Benteke -- who also scored the winner from the penalty spot in the corresponding fixture last term though that was a seven goal thriller …

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet angrily clashed with Hull City counterpart Steve Bruce after being sent off during a stormy 1-1 Premier League draw between the teams on Tuesday. After Senegalese striker Dame N'Doye had put Hull ahead in the 15th minute at the KC Stadium, Poyet was sent to the stands for protesting about referee …

Christian Benteke scored a nerveless stoppage-time penalty as Aston Villa edged West Bromwich Albion 2-1 on Tuesday to earn new manager Tim Sherwood a precious first Premier League victory. Sherwood, who succeeded the sacked Paul Lambert last month, celebrated jubilantly at the final whistle after what could prove a turning …

By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund's Ciro Immobile struck twice in the second half to secure a 2-0 victory at third tier Dynamo Dresden and a place … More »Immobile double takes Dortmund past …

By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund's Ciro Immobile struck twice in the second half to secure a 2-0 victory at third tier Dynamo Dresden and a place in the German Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday. The Italian, criticised for a lack of Bundesliga goals this season, pounced on a cross-field pass from Dynamo's …

Christian Benteke's penalty in time added on ended a run of seven successive defeats for Aston Villa as they emerged 2-1 winners over West Brom in their Premier League clash on Tuesday. Benteke -- who also scored the winner from the penalty spot in the corresponding fixture last term though that was a seven goal thriller …

ASUNCION (Reuters) - The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) will support Sepp Blatter’s re-election as FIFA president in May, a CONMEBOL source told Reuters … More »CONMEBOL to support Blatter in FIFA …

ASUNCION (Reuters) - The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) will support Sepp Blatter’s re-election as FIFA president in May, a CONMEBOL source told Reuters on Tuesday. Blatter, who has headed FIFA since 1998, flew into Asuncion on Tuesday to attend CONMEBOL’s congress that will hand its president, Paraguayan …

Southampton climbed to fifth in the Premier League after Sadio Mane's late strike clinched a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace on Tuesday. Senegal winger Mane netted with seven minutes remaining at St Mary's to move Ronald Koeman's side above Liverpool and to within one point of fourth placed Manchester United, who play their …

England fast bowler Stuart Broad denied on Tuesday the suggestion by former captain Michael Vaughan that the team have played with fear in their dismal World Cup campaign so far. England have been crushed by Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka in three of their first four matches in the tournament, leading to heavy criticism …